Become a Master in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Although the Assassin’s Creed franchise has flirted with dual protagonists in the past, they never embraced the concept to the level of their latest release, Shadows. With Naoe’s focus on stealth and Yasuke’s prowess in combat, you will have to adapt your playstyle for each character. Whether you prefer striking from the shadows or clashing swords in open combat, these tips will help you dominate Feudal Japan
Choose the Right Playstyle for Each Situation
You have the ability to switch characters per mission, so it is vital to choose the right person for the job. While it is ultimately your choice, there are certain missions that favor a specific approach. Due to this, study the mission and evaluate your approach before you proceed.
Use the Environment for Stealth Kills
As Naoe, using the environment is key to eradicating anyone in your path. Hiding in the grass, sneaking across the rooftops, and leaping from the shadows is the best way to remain unseen. Combining this with distractions allows you to dart in, make the kill, and escape without detection.
Master the Shinobi Tools for Silent Assassinations
As a shinobi, you have access to a range of gadgets to aid you in your quest. Rather than just relying on sneaking from A to B, you must also use all the tools at your disposal. Perform long-range assassinations with shurikens, smoke bombs to avoid detection,n and all your other items to get the advantage.
Perfect Your Parry and Counterattack Timing
Yasuke’s combat style differs greatly from Naoe’s. So if you’re struggling to fight from the shadows, you want to consider a full frontal attack. Although you are much stronger than the samurai, you must not become complacent. Block attacks and study animations to execute a perfect parry and decapitate foes.
Upgrade Gear to Suit Your Playstyle
Your armor will directly affect your playstyle. Even as a Naoe, you can opt for a more aggressive build rather than a silent predator. Due to this, it’s worth having multiple builds and changing these to aid you in your approach. Want to stay hidden? Pick light armor and silent weapons. Want to be a tank? Select durable armor and heavy weapons.
Take Advantage of Verticality
Parkour has always been a large aspect of the franchise. Being able to scale buildings to avoid the gaze of patrolling enemies is an absolute thrill and this remains in Shadows. Whether to observe your surroundings, steer clear of confrontations or escape a hunt, taking advantage of verticality will support you in completing your objective.
Use Posture Attacks for Maximum Efficiency
When enemies are vulnerable, this is communicated via a yellow outline. This often occurs after whittling down their guard or parking attacks. At this point, it is time to counter and you can do so with a light or heavy variant. Timing a charged strong attack will unleash a brutal finisher but beware, more often than not, other enemies will be lurking which requires you to constantly be aware of your surroundings.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows delivers a wonderful blend between the traditional stealth-focused adventures and the modern action-RPG epics. Ubisoft’s approach to combat exemplifies this, with both characters showcasing elements of previous iterations while pushing the franchise forward. This creates an experience that allows you to dictate your style of play and experiment with the plethora of tools at your disposal. With that in mind, vary your approach and soon you’ll master stealth and combat to be the ultimate assassin.
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